Vaccinium exaristatum
Family: Ericaceae
What it is like
A small tree. It grows 3-5 m tall. The twigs are hairy. The leaves are scattered. The leaves are oblong to sward shaped and 3-7.5 cm long by 1-3 cm wide. The flowering shoots are 3-10 cm long with many flowers. The fruit is a berry with 10 sections. It is red to purple and 4-5 mm across.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in Yunnan. It grows between 500-1,500 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The young stems and leaves are used as a potherb.
Edible parts
Fruit, leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
A me te li, Ge die yang, Ma di, Yin ju yue ju